step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan and add garlic, chilli, paprika, bay, rosemary and cumin seeds and heat for 30seconds (do not colour, you only want to release the flavours).
step 2
Add all the remaining ingredients apart from the stock.
step 3
Saute the vegetables for 2 minutes until they are fully coated in the spices.
step 4
Add the stock, turn down the heat and allow the soup to simmer for about 45 mins.
step 5
Allow the soup to cool and then blend with a hand whisk, until free of lumps. If the soup is too thick add a little more stock until you have the desired consistancy.
step 6
Reheat when ready to serve and eat with a big hunk of crusty bread, delicious!